We’d love to begin the show with some vox pop, as we call it. Please call 617 353 0692 and leave a short message that we can use at the top of the program. Here’s the question: Speaking for yourself, in your own life, where does this pope touch you? What is it about this fellow that seems irresistible?

At the Harvard Divinity School, we’re listening in on the euphoria around the new Pope, Francis.
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